This is a wonderful visual-motor activity. SUPPLIES: Fruit container (Costco has them), Acrylic paint or permanent markers to make the trail that you want the fuzz ball to travel on, and a fuzz ball. We just poured the paint trail on to the container, let it dry,...
This is another fine tool for hand strengthening, communication, vision(better than a Brock string for those little guys), eye-hand coordination and cognition skills. If you are working on energy conservation have client punch holes and cut plate earlier, then thread and string beads later so...
Due to the elevated brain activity with the use of instruments, therapists are using instrumental therapy tools more than ever before. In the featured picture, we played a song that had a beat that our clients were able to pick out, listen to and then...
This activity can be incorporated into a yoga pose or game and can be done at a seated, standing, or bed level. TIP: Light-weight ball pit balls may get dented as kids press them together to hold 3,4, and 5 balls in a row without dropping...
Pool Noodles are great for a variety of therapy tasks. You can jump rope with them or use them as an exercise bar. A variation you can try, is to have kids stand on a balance beam as they throw the javelin noodle towards a...
If you like this, you will like Fine Motor Obstacle Course I. We have included several pictures of ideas to help you create your own Fine Motor Obstacle Course. Have fun writing on the clouds or making parquetry designs. OPTIONS: Placing small blocks on a matching page...
This exercise is also in the May Obstacle Course e-book in the resource/tools section. Enjoy this colorful workout picture. It is a nice addition to a home program. Download the PDF for Ball Bridges Drawings: Redhead...
Almost every room has a chair. Which may mean we rest a lot more than we should. This is wonderful for all ages and can be helpful in sensory regulation. If you like this, you will like our e-books on obstacle courses. Download the PDF for Chair...
This OT list is a favorite in many settings. Sometimes when you ink it you think it. Are we really preparing kids for the future and adults to be independent at home? This may help you see if you are missing any moves that you...
Activities with laminate scraps are endless. Recycling is a new way of working. Watch the videos and check out the pictures for some ideas. More Options: 1. Place laminate on wall. Place velcro bits on it and have clients reach up and place items on them. When...